December 2018
Bringing Solar Energy to Schools in Tanzania
In November of 2017, Amizade began a collaboration with the…
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Lessons Learned in Karagwe, Tanzania
This past spring, Joanna Keen traveled to Amizade’s site in…
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Amizade helps foster Ujamaa and KVDPA partnership
Besides empowering individuals and communities through worldwide service and learning…
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20 photos for 20 years: Amizade celebrates two decades
Amizade was officially incorporated 20 years ago today. Amizade is the brainchild of founder Daniel Weiss; the result of never-ending efforts by communities around the world; and it is an ongoing global movement by over 7,000 volunteers, staff, and board members. Amizade will mark its 20 years with its Celebration and Fundraiser event on November 1. But for today, we here at Amizade scoured the archives and found 20 pictures from our vibrant 20 year history, ranging from epic, funny, bizarre, and beyond. We hope you enjoy and we will see you on November 1!
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The Ota Initiative: Endings and Beginnings
The Ota Initiative, aiming to foster critical thinking skills that students can use to excel academically and in life general, wrapped up its inaugural program for elementary school students in Karagwe, Tanzania in December. The Ota Initiative aims to build skills that students can use to become confident, successful, engaged and inquisitive citizens.
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Africa: The Danger of a Single Story
A single story becomes that which we judge all other people from; it is a one-dimensional perspective of something that is actually quite complex. It is a misinterpretation of reality. It is a lens through which we look at everything from, it narrows our perspective, and once we know the single story, it becomes difficult for us to stray away from that. These stories often become the only stories.
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